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National Disconnect in Goals for Participant Direction

National Disconnect in Goals for Participant Direction

Posted on February 2, 2018

This study examined HCBS IDD waivers to determine how states utilize participant direction

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Electronic Monitoring: Cost Saving Technology or Potential Ethical Dilemma?

Electronic Monitoring: Cost Saving Technology or Potential Ethical Dilemma?

Posted on January 24, 2018

This study explored electronic monitoring technology in Medicaid HCBS waivers

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Study Finds Wide HCBS Settings Rule Knowledge Disparities

Study Finds Wide HCBS Settings Rule Knowledge Disparities

Posted on January 3, 2018

This study conducted explored HCBS settings rule knowledge disparities of stakeholders

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States Need to Expand Self-Advocacy Services in their LTSS

States Need to Expand Self-Advocacy Services in their LTSS

Posted on December 20, 2017

This study examined how Medicaid HCBS waivers provided self-advocacy services for people with IDD

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An In Depth Look at Medicaid HCBS Waivers for People with IDD

An In Depth Look at Medicaid HCBS Waivers for People with IDD

Posted on December 13, 2017

An in-depth analysis of Medicaid HCBS waivers for people with IDD across the nation

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Services to Support People with IDD in the Community

Services to Support People with IDD in the Community

Posted on September 21, 2017

This study explored how Medicaid HCBS waivers provided community support services.

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Sexual Health Services Lacking For People With IDD

Sexual Health Services Lacking For People With IDD

Posted on September 8, 2017

This study explored sexual health services in Medicaid HCBS waivers for people with IDD

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HCBS ACT Program Successfully Increases Stakeholders’ Settings Rule Knowledge

HCBS ACT Program Successfully Increases Stakeholders’ Settings Rule Knowledge

Posted on September 6, 2017

This study evaluated how the HCBS ACT program expanded knowledge of the Settings Rule.

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CMS Extends HCBS Compliancy Transition Period

CMS Extends HCBS Compliancy Transition Period

Posted on May 10, 2017

The deadline has now been extended until March 17, 2022.

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Waiver Funding For Work: Supported Employment For People with IDD

Waiver Funding For Work: Supported Employment For People with IDD

Posted on February 28, 2017

This study examined how Medicaid HCBS waivers provided supported employment to people with IDD

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The HCBS Advocacy Coalition Submits Response To CMS’ RFI

The HCBS Advocacy Coalition Submits Response To CMS’ RFI

Posted on January 9, 2017

Coalition, including CQL, offers comments and recommendations to CMS' RFI

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Finalizing The Rule Banning Electrical Stimulation Devices

Finalizing The Rule Banning Electrical Stimulation Devices

Posted on December 28, 2016

CQL urges the FDA to finalize the ban on electrical stimulation devices.

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Family as Paid Personal Care Providers: A National Analysis

Family as Paid Personal Care Providers: A National Analysis

Posted on August 27, 2016

We examined Medicaid HCBS IDD waivers which paid family caregivers for providing personal care

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Day Habilitation in HCBS Waivers: A National Analysis

Day Habilitation in HCBS Waivers: A National Analysis

Posted on June 15, 2016

We examined how HCBS waivers allocated day habilitation services for people with IDD

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CQL Joins Efforts Urging FDA To Finalize Ban on Electrical Stimulation Devices

CQL Joins Efforts Urging FDA To Finalize Ban on Electrical Stimulation Devices

Posted on June 2, 2016

Advocates wrote the FDA urging that electrical stimulation devices be banned from use.

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First Statewide Transition Plan Approved By CMS

First Statewide Transition Plan Approved By CMS

Posted on April 15, 2016

CMS is recognizing Tennessee for demonstrating compliance with the HCBS Settings Rule

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Getting Rid of The R-Word in Medicaid HCBS

Getting Rid of The R-Word in Medicaid HCBS

Posted on March 15, 2016

This manuscript explored if, and how, the R-word was used within Medicaid HCBS waivers

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A National Analysis of Mental and Behavioral Health Services in HCBS Waivers

A National Analysis of Mental and Behavioral Health Services in HCBS Waivers

Posted on December 10, 2015

We examined how mental/behavioral health services were allocated in Medicaid HCBS IDD waivers

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A National Study of Dental Services in HCBS Waivers

A National Study of Dental Services in HCBS Waivers

Posted on April 4, 2014

This study explored if, and how, Medicaid HCBS waivers provided dental services for people with IDD

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A National Analysis of Medicaid HCBS Waivers for People with IDD (FY 2010)

A National Analysis of Medicaid HCBS Waivers for People with IDD (FY 2010)

Posted on October 26, 2013

This study analyzed Medicaid HCBS Section 1915(c) waivers from across the nation for individuals with IDD

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